Between 2010 and 2012, the number of bicyclists killed in accidents involving motor vehicles in the U.S. has risen by 16 percent, reports the Los Angeles Times. The statistics were obtained from the nonprofit Governor’s Highway Safety...
Pedestrian/Bicycle Fatalities Caused by Distracted Driving On the Rise
A recent study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center indicates that distracted drivers are to blame for more and more fatal bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Between 2005 and 2010, bicycle deaths related to distracted driving went up by...
The Impact of New York Bicycle Laws on Determining Fault in an Accident
Identifying fault in an accident is an important part of the claims process because in serious cases, it determines which party will be responsible for the damages. Claims adjusters or the courts will review the evidence and try to discern which...